Adopting a Circular Economy approach to Climate Change
What is the relationship between Circular Economy and Climate Change? In a simple way, harmful emissions (Elecrtic generation is the largest contributor to climate change, with agriculture being the second), are consequences of the way we make and use materials. In many cases materials are made to be used once and that's it. In a Circular Economy, materials are intended to be used over and over again, thereby reducing harmful emissions!
In order to adopt a Circular Economy and thereby reduce harms to the environment, we have to approach our consumption and production practices in a sustainable way.
Here are three ways how a circular economy cuts greenhouse gas emissions:
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By eliminating waste and pollution, we reduce the emissions associated with the production of the materials that go to waste.
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By keeping products and materials in use, we retain the embodied energy in products and materials, instead of producing new materials and products, which generates greenhouse gases.
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By regenerating natural systems, we store and retain carbon in the soil, where it also helps build soil health.
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